Intro

At NexWafe, we are developing a pioneering process to produce silicon wafers with fewer process steps, resulting in significant savings in production costs, energy consumption and CO₂ emissions.

For our location in Freiburg in Breisgau, we are looking for a skilled Engineer (m/f/d) specializing in Epitaxy to contribute to our ongoing projects and initiatives.

As an Engineer (m/f/d) specializing in Epitaxy, you will be responsible for developing innovative processes and methodologies, with a strong focus on the epitaxy of materials such as silicon.

Join our global team, help shape the future of renewable energy, and explore exciting career opportunities at NexWafe!

Your Mission

• Develop innovative processes, methodologies, and road maps for technology-to-process and tools.
• Lead process optimization and qualification for technology/tool transfers, ensuring seamless integration.
• Collaborate across departments to drive stability, improvement, and yield maximization.
• Manage process change, excursion prevention, and quality enhancement projects.
• Provide technical expertise in epitaxy process development, consumable materials impact, and system/tool development.
• Lead epitaxy process improvement projects, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support infrastructure development and procurement activities.

Your profile

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD degree in Engineering, Material Science, or related field.
• At least two years of hands-on experience in silicon (or similar materials) epitaxy and related deposition techniques (e.g., PECVD, APCVD, LPCVD, ALD).
• Practical knowledge of wafer fabrication and/or high-volume manufacturing processes is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of epitaxial growth processes and their influence on product quality.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, including Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DoE), and Statistical Process Control (SPC), is preferred. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Fluent English, German is a plus.

Why us?

• A diverse team: Short decision-making processes, flat hierarchies and collaboration with experts from different areas await you.
• A diverse and exciting job: A company that contributes to the commercialisation of environmentally friendly solar energy with a low carbon footprint.
• Stability with a certain degree of flexibility: A permanent position with flexible working hours
• Attractive remuneration programme: An attractive salary, a company pension scheme and profit-sharing for employees.
• Healthy balance: Take your physical and mental health to the next level with an annual health budget and a HanseFit membership!
• Expand your language skills: Optimise your career prospects with the English and German courses offered.

About us

At NexWafe, we're striving to set a new standard for the future of photovoltaic wafer production. The need for efficient, affordable and cleanly produced solar technology has never been greater – we're rising to meet that challenge.